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Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Are you ready to organize your co-workers to win victories at work? These workshops are for you. Learn the basics of organizing and creating a winning plan, based on the popular book Secrets of a Successful Organizer. Learn the time-tested methods that work!

8:30 am Registration9-10:30 am How to Have an Organizing Conversation10:30-11 am Break (cafeteria is next door)11 am-1 pm Turning an Issue into a Campaign1 pm Adjourn for socializing at Casey's Tavern, 304 Depot St. Minutes by car or 10- min. walk.

Parking: Parking Structure P2, next to the front entrance of University Hospital. $2 for 0-4 hours or $3 for 4-6 hours. Locate the north parking structure elevator. Take it to the 2nd floor. Turn right after exiting the elevator and right again after entering the Taubman Center. Follow signs down the hallway to University Hospital and UH Cafe. Once inside University Hospital, continue following signs for UH Cafe. Upon entering the cafeteria, immediately make a right turn down the hallway. Room 2C224 will be on your right. Look for volunteers in red who can direct you.

The Ypsilanti Branch of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) is hosting Organizer Training 101: How to Build the Committee.This is a training for those interested in learning more about Solidarity Unionism and how to effectively organize in your workplace, with your fellow workers, around your collective demands -- and get them met through Direct Action!

It is a two day training with hours as follows:Saturday, November 17th 9am-5pmSunday, November 18th 10am-5pmLocation:Eastern Michigan University

Breakfast and lunch will be provided both days. Housing and Childcare are also being organized for those that need it.The registration fee is $20 and can be paid in person, at the training, with cash or debit/credit card.

If you would like to attend, please register using the following link:

This event is open to the public and people in all trades/industries! IWW card holders will be given priority registration. Exact location and parking information will be sent to all registrants prior to the training.

**PLEASE NOTE: There is another Organizer Training taking place November 3rd & 4th that is open to workers of all industries.

Thanks to AFT (American Federation of Teachers) for accommodations.https://www.facebook.com/events/289399644996210/

Join workers of UNITE HERE Local 24 at the historic Marriott-operated Westin Book Cadillac who are rallying for just economics and fair schedules. One job should be enough for hotel workers to live in Detroit, raise a family, and retire with dignity!

Saturday, October 6, 2018

​The Association of Adjunct Faculty of Macomb Community College AFT Local 6533 will be hosting an informational picket outside the college's annual fundraiser. Please come hand out informational flyers and show your support for the adjunct professors. Please feel free to invite anyone who will come help and show support.

Sunday, September 30, 2018

The Ypsilanti Branch of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) is hosting Organizer Training 101: How to Build the Committee.This is a training for those interested in learning more about Solidarity Unionism and how to effectively organize in your workplace, with your fellow workers, around your collective demands -- and get them met through Direct Action!

It is a two day training with hours as follows:Saturday, November 3rd 9am-5pmSunday, November 4th 10am-5pm

Breakfast and lunch will be provided both days. Housing and Childcare are also being organized for those that need it.The registration fee is $20 and can be paid in person, at the training, with cash or debit/credit card.

If you would like to attend, please register using the following link:

This event is open to the public and people in all trades/industries! Priority registration is given to members of the IWW in good standing. Exact location and parking information will be sent to all registrants prior to the training.

Thanks to AFT (American Federation of Teachers) for accommodations.https://www.facebook.com/events/313932299399883/